Bexhill Academy
School Name: Bexhill Academy Address: Bexhill Road, Town End Farm Town/City: Sunderland County: Tyne and Wear Postcode: SR5 4PJ Telephone Number: 01917 070120 Website: http://bexhill.wiseacademies.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2011 Trust: Wise Academies Sponsor: Wise Academies
Headteacher: Headteacher Gareth Hill
Capacity: 453
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 360 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.5%
URN: 136487
DfE Number: 394/2083
UKPRN: 10033105
UPRN: 45065393
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Washington and Gateshead South (E14001567)
Electoral Ward: Hylton Castle (E05016384)
Easting & Northing: 434870E, 559370N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 55' 42.38" N 1° 27' 26.11" W
Plus Code: 9C6WWGHV+93
DfE Record: View record
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- Rebecca Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 September 2030.
- Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Carr (OBE) - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
- Faye Louise Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 September 2030.
- Mr Gareth Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2054.
- Rosanna Hume - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2030.
- Claire Husband - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2030.
- Anthony Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2029.
- Mrs Linda Jobson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2022. Term runs until 31 March 2032.
- Miss Samantha Joyce Lamb - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 May 2026.
- Ms Debbie Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
- Mrs Michaela Lordon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Eileen Richardson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2029.
- Mrs Eileen Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2029.